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Kristin Hays

Sept. 17, 1959 - April 17, 2023

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Kristin (Kris) Hays (Milholland) September 17, 1959 – April 17, 2023 Kristin (Kris) Kay Hays passed away on April 17, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Kris was born on September 17, 1959, to Bill and Peggy Hays in Little Rock, Arkansas. Growing up, Kris’s family first moved to Florida and then settle in Alabama. Kris graduated from Huntsville High School in 1977 and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in accounting from Birmingham Southern University. She was a proud member of the Kappa Delta sorority. After college, Kris moved to New Jersey for a short time before relocating to Seattle. Kris was a devoted mother to her children, Kelsey and McKenna. She always volunteered at their school functions and took several positions of leadership in school related organizations, but always found time to attend all of their volleyball games. Kris was in a continual search for a healthy mind, body and spirit. To that end, she began taking yoga classes and fell completely in love with the practice. So much so, that she became a certified yoga instructor. She taught for several years before relocating back to Huntsville, Alabama to continue her teaching practice and to serve as Executive Director for Christmas

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